Troubleshooting

Editing Custom Functions

I can't seem to edit my custom functions from the Repository Explorer.

Custom functions are not editable from the Repository Explorer because they are housed inside of Formulas. To view custom functions available in the Repository, go to Report, Formula Workshop. In the group tree, the Crystal Repository branch can be seen and all custom functions can be viewed from there.

Business Views Are Gone

When creating a new report, I see my available Business Views; however, after I open the Repository Explorer in Crystal Reports, the Business Views disappear.

The Repository Explorer in Crystal Reports is context-sensitive and only displays objects that can be used within the report itself.

Migrating the Repository

In Crystal Reports 9, the sample Repository database was in Microsoft Access format. Can I migrate this to BusinessObjects XI?

In BusinessObjects XI, Microsoft Access is not a supported Repository database. The Access database will need to be migrated to a supported database such as SQL Server. The Crystal Repository Migration Wizard will connect to the Access database and transfer all the data to the SQL Server database for the user. However, for this to be successful, it assumes the user has not modified the Access database.

Migrating the Repository

Why did the shared components not change on the reports when I updated them in the repository?

The Use Object Repository When Refreshing Report field needs to be checked. This field can be found using the CMC under objects and refresh options.

The Repository Helper process also needs to be run for the objects to be updated.